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Siaya nuclear gamble: Powering Kenya or risking locals safety?

By The Standard December 01, 2025

Source: The Standard

Siaya nuclear gamble: Powering Kenya or risking locals safety?

Kenya is embarking on one of the most ambitious and controversial energy projects in its history. Siaya County is being considered to host Kenya’s first nuclear power plant, under the auspices of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).Estimated at Sh500 billion, the plant could generate up to 20,000MW for the country.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Estimated at Sh500 billion, the plant could generate up to 20,000MW for the country.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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